1 Samuel 23:28

“Wherefore Saul returned from pursuing after David, and went against the Philistines: therefore they called that place Selahammahlekoth.”

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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771

Therefore Saul returned from pursuing after David,.... Stopped short at once, as soon as ever he received the message:…

Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Sela-hammahlekoth - See the margin. (Identified by Conder with a narrow and impassable gorge between El Kolah and Maon,…

Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832

They called that place Sela-hammah-lekoth - That is, the rock of divisions; because, says the Targum, the heart of the…

Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17141 Samuel 23:19-29

Here, 1. The Ziphites offer their service to Saul, to betray David to him, Sa1 23:19, Sa1 23:20. He was sheltering…

Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921

Sela-hammahlekôth Either (1) "Rock of escapes;" or more probably (2) "Rock of divisions," because there Saul had to…